Ep 6 - Birchgrove

Nov 4, 2024 · 15m 12s

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In episode six, https://www.mills-reeve.com/people/victoria-hughes-barker/, knowledge lawyer in the real estate team, speaks to Marcus Hodges, chief operating officer at Birchgrove, about senior living as a solution to the housing crisis....

In episode six, Victoria Hughes-Barker, knowledge lawyer in the real estate team, speaks to Marcus Hodges, chief operating officer at Birchgrove, about senior living as a solution to the housing crisis.

With 2/3 of over 65’s having 2 empty bedrooms on average, Marcus discusses whether improving availability of and access to senior living options could free up existing homes to the market – benefiting the environment – and assisting with the housing crisis.

Marcus’s key points for the new housing minister:

Normalise senior living as a supportive, stress-free option for over-65s, similar to the US and New Zealand.
Address regulatory burdens to allow more focus on resident care and provide certainty to ensure timely, budget-friendly development.Give senior living a voice and increase recognition and understanding of senior living’s community benefits – they aren’t care homes!

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